Chapter 885: It’s okay not to worship the local snake (Additional update 4/4 for leader Bai Xiaolin’er)
New York.
Charles Street.
In front of a five-story luxury apartment, Liu Qianqian was standing in the sun and looking up in surprise.
The apartment has a total floor area of 2,500 square feet, multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and the top floor will have views of the interdependent river from three angles.
In addition, it has a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and a movie theater.
This luxurious apartment is the home of Natalie Portman.
Listen to Emma Stone, the total value of this apartment is now worth approximately $65 million, and Natalie Portman purchased it in 2005 for $57 million.
The overall appearance and room decoration are all designed by the famous designer Richard Meier himself.
Because he likes to use white appearance, he is also known as the 'white poet' in the field of brief description.
Taking advantage of a short break, Natalie Portman invited Liu Xixi, who had just arrived in the United States, to come and admire the apartment. By the way, she also invited all the creative staff of the film crew to have a party as a thank you.
After all, it is known from inside sources.
"Black Swan" not only received multiple nominations for the American TV and Movie Golden Globe Awards, she was also successfully nominated for Best Drama Actress in a Motion Picture.
Moreover, it was basically far ahead in the selection.
This news is not a surprise.
Because the other four actresses nominated at the same time are Michelle Williams, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Jennifer Lawrence.
Except the first three have long been household names in Hollywood.
In fact, even Jennifer Lawrence, who has just made her debut three years ago, has to be taken seriously by Natalie Portman.
It is no exaggeration to say that you will become famous upon your debut. After starring in "The Bill Ingwer Show" in 2007, she immediately starred in "The Burning Plain" Won the Best Newcomer Award at the Venice Film Festival.
This year, the stage has been raised to a higher level, directly starting to shine at the Golden Globes and Oscars.
In addition to his own strength, he also has to mention the promoters behind him.
Just as Hermès Film Investment Company is doing public relations for "Black Swan" and "The Social Network", Weinstein Pictures, the financial backer behind Jennifer Lawrence, is also not idle.
As a Hollywood person, Natalie Portman is certainly aware of Weinstein’s influence.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be so happy that she would hold a party to celebrate her nomination despite her big belly.
"Liu, I heard that she is quite popular with brands. You should pay attention." As Natalie Portman said, Jennifer Lawrence has performed well in addition to her film career. , also quite popular in terms of fashion.
It is true that I have taken a lot of photos of underwear, and I have also been featured on the covers of fashion magazines.
“What should I pay attention to?” Liu Qianxi seems to be more interested in Natalie Portman’s dog, and she and Jennifer Lawrence are not on the same track.
Uh.
I have never dealt with him.
“Of course you have to pay attention. I heard that she is preparing to audition for a big production of Lionsgate Pictures. Maybe she will meet you in the summer next year.”
Emma Stone said with a smile.
The movie she was talking about was adapted from the novel by Susan Collins.
In recent years, Hollywood has achieved great success due to the movie adaptations of many novels. It is logical that best-selling novels such as "The Hunger Games" will be adapted onto the big screen.
“Don’t scare me.” Upon hearing this, Liu Qianqian looked at Sister Shitou speechlessly.
Who said that "Prometheus" will be released in the summer next year.
Moreover, even if it is a movie adapted from a best-selling novel, it is nothing.
Isn’t Little John planning to put a vulgar novel on the bookshelf and adapt it into a movie?
Hehe
Thinking about some plot descriptions in the book, Liu Qianqian wanted to share them with Sister Shitou.
Don’t you want to challenge your acting skills?
Do you want to try it?
Of course, this is just a thought. She has no bad intention to really recommend Emma Stone to participate in "Fifty Shades of Grey". Because not far away, among the several Hollywood male stars who were also invited, one of them was always looking this way.
Natalie Portman saw the two of them chatting, smiled and said hello before going to entertain other guests.
This move undoubtedly created a good opportunity for Liu Qianqian.
"What kind of relationship are you two at?" Seeing Andrew Garfield avoid her eyes, she directly grabbed her friend's arm and asked curiously.
She had been thinking about this melon for who knows how long.
It should be almost done.
"What?" Sister Shitou pretended not to hear clearly, but said: "Liu, you have acted in fighting scenes, why don't you share some secrets with me, maybe I can get this role."
"Huh?" Liu Qianqian looked at her friend in surprise.
Are you going to audition for "The Hunger Games"?
"Of course, I don't have many plots in "The Amazing Spider-Man", and I am..." Counting on the fingers, she is actually not inferior to Jennifer Lawrence.
The filming of "Help" has been completed and is waiting to be released.
In addition, "Guy and Adeline on the Park Bench", a collaboration with Chazelle, has already been released in art theaters.
"Scandal Project" was also last year.
So, except for "Spider-Man", she really has no film contracts on hand.
"Emma, I heard Little John say that he and 20th Century Fox are going to adapt and film "Love Traveler". How about you give it a try?" Liu Qianqian really hopes that Emma can star in the Hollywood version.
Unexpectedly, my friend shook his head and refused.
The reason why she doesn’t want to act is simple.
No challenge!
Here it is, and it really suits her personality.
Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes when she heard this and almost asked her to act in "Fifty Shades of Grey".
"Isn't this just to grow up as quickly as possible so that I can become a superstar? Then I can invite you to my mansion for a party." Emma Stone smiled and joked with her friend: "Isn't the castle Madam, you don’t have any expectations?”
“How many years of salary will you have to save?” Liu Qianqian pouted.
Does she know that although her friend is developing smoothly in Hollywood, her salary is really not high.
There is no way around this.
First of all, she has only been famous for a short time, and she has received a lot of help from luxury brands in the fashion field far less than Natalie Portman.
Secondly, the resources Emma Stone took over were either Chazelle's low-cost film, or they were obtained from projects of the Hermès Film Investment Company.
Uh.
The remuneration given by Little John is stingy.
Not to mention buying the mansion in front of me, I guess even paying the rent would be difficult.
Think about it too.
Being a celebrity, whether at home or overseas, actually costs a lot.
It is especially embarrassing to be at this stage when you are famous and have received certain award recognition, but have not yet demonstrated your commercial value.
What makes Emma Stone’s income even more embarrassing is that she is not particularly interested in fashion.
It probably has something to do with the fact that he has been dealing with Xiangyang and his gang from the beginning and has a close relationship.
In the luxury goods camp, the dividing line is also very clear.
At least, those brands that like to find celebrities to endorse are all related to the LVMH group, which undoubtedly makes Emma Stone lose a lot of income.
“Who said I can’t pay the rent?” Emma Stone retorted: “I just won the contract as a global spokesperson for FILA, so don’t talk nonsense.” “Oh, that’s right. ~"
Liu Qianqian raised her head and immediately joked back: "Then I still have endorsement contracts with McDonald's and Cheetah Winery."
"Then can you afford this apartment?"
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Liu Qianxi thought for a moment hesitantly, pursed her lips and shook her head.
She really can’t afford it.
In terms of her salary and endorsement income alone.
"So, you have to work harder." Emma Stone clenched her fists and encouraged her friend.
Liu Qianqian lowered her eyes, looked up at her friend, and shook her head slightly.
It’s not that easy.
It’s not like you don’t know the person in our family.
"Hello Liu." Andrew Garfield's voice was a little hoarse. With a bottle of beer in his hand, he came over and took the initiative to say hello to Liu Qianqian. By the way, he tried to communicate with Emma Si, who was about to collaborate. Let’s chat for a few words.
"Hello, Andrew." Liu Qianqian raised a smile on her face and said with a smile: "Just in time, Shitou made me a little annoyed and made me want to go outside to take a breath, so I left her to you."
What’s the point of eating melon?
Of course it’s to stand aside and eat it.
I ate melon in front of my face, but I couldn’t even get the seeds.
Liu Qianqian, who knew this well, sold her friend without any hesitation.
As for the price.
Anyway, Emma Stone’s big surprised eyes made Liu Qianqian feel a little happy. She smiled and said to Andrew Garfield:
“Behave well. , Spider-Man."
"I hope you can come to visit our crew."
"Okay." Liu Qianqian nodded and agreed.
Then, under the resentful gaze of his friend, he ran to play with Li Bingbing, but of course his eyes never left here.
"She's quite interesting." Andrew Garfield cleared his throat, but fearing that his attitude would cause misunderstanding, he quickly continued:
"Well, I'm watching You two have a good relationship so you invited her."
"She is my friend, so I will invite her naturally." Emma Stone's tone was stiff and her eyes were equally sharp.
This sense of alienation left Andrew Garfield a little confused.
Some time ago, I was co-promoting two movies in Venice and Toronto, but that’s not the case.
Where did you mess up?
Before he could figure it out, Emma Stone had already walked away.
Looking at his failed look, Jesse Eisenberg, who had curly hair on his head, didn’t know what to say. He also walked over with a beer bottle and touched it with his friend. I could only console myself by saying:
"In Hollywood, maybe it would be a good thing to meet someone with such personality."
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It seems so.
"Hey, why didn't he catch up?" Liu Qianqian, who was standing with Li Bingbing, complained in a speechless voice.
How could this be more cowardly than when Xiangyang didn't even dare to kiss him when he brought it to his lips?
“What did you say?” Li Bingbing was surprised and looked around.
Liu Qianqian waved her hand quickly, "Nothing, nothing."
Some melons cannot be shared before they are ripe.
This is also one of the taboos about eating melons.
"Sister Bingbing, let's go back together later?" Liu Qianqian said.
“Okay.” Li Bingbing’s eyes lit up.
She was also planning to invite Liu Qianqian back to the hotel after the party, "Qianxi, Brother Chenglong called me and wanted to make a deal. He invited us to sit with him before the opening."
After a pause, Li Bingbing added: "He also invited the crew of "The Piano of Steel". Knowing that we are together today, he specifically asked me to help ask if you have time."
"Brother Chenglong invited me, of course there is time." Liu Qianqian did not refuse.
In fact, even if it is not Chenglong, even if it is Li Bingbing's game, she will participate.
It seems very inappropriate if she doesn’t go if everyone else is going.
"Are we the only ones?" However, it was time to ask, so Liu Qianqian asked more. After all, if there were other people attending, the nature of the party would be different.
"I heard from Brother Chenglong that there are people from Hong Kong Island participating. But you don't have to think too much. Since he invited you, he must have taken care of everything." Li Bingbing said.
“Oh, that’s it.”
Hearing this, Liu Qianqian almost felt something.
That’s just right, Little John is flying back to Los Angeles.
When the time comes, just take him with you.
In order to prevent herself from being tired of socializing, she could also leave difficult social situations to Little John to handle. Liu Qianqian felt that her mind was much smarter.
Of course I learned these from Xiang Yang.
This time he was going to stay in Hollywood for such a long time, he had specifically warned him before leaving.
If you have any questions, please contact Little John.
Don't look for Anna Wintour if you have nothing to do.
As for why you shouldn’t contact the latter easily, because
“Now that I’m in New York, I don’t know how to say hello, but I’m busy allocating resources just so you can catch up with the March cover. . ”
Through the INS shared by Natalie Portman, Anna Wintour almost immediately learned that Liu Xixi was in this lively party.
When she came to New York, she didn’t know she was coming to eat with him.
Anna Wintour naturally has a few words of criticism.
Especially when she saw her daughter accompanying Xiangyang to entertain guests, she felt even more confident in what she said.
My daughter will accompany your husband to dinner.
Why don’t you come over and stay with me?
This is inappropriate.
"Arrange a car, go to Charles Street, pick up Liu, and tell her that I have something to ask her." Anna Wintour said to her assistant in an unquestionable tone.
Her assistant was already used to this kind of tone.
If you look nice, it means the sun is coming out in the west.
"By the way, give Natalie two bottles of better red wine, just say they are my gifts, and..." After thinking about it, Anna Wintour continued:
" If anyone asks why, just say that I asked Liu to come over to discuss the script.”
"Okay, editor."
The assistant was a little confused about Anna Wintour's arrangement, but responded quickly.
But there is no need to remind you about the script.
There are only two films sponsored by Anna Wintour and "Vogue" but have not yet been filmed. One is "Space Traveler" which has just been agreed with CC Films and 20th Century Fox, and the other is The first part is "White Dreamer".
Just pick one out and there will be something to say.
As for which excuse to use, we can decide after meeting in person.
(End of this chapter)